QUOTE-OF-THE-WEEK
"Every single press conference is even worse than the last one. He's talking about things that he doesn't know. And some people cannot see a priest on a mountain of sugar.” – the war of words continues between Rafa Benitez (former Liverpool manager) and Roy Hodgson (current Liverpool manager)
JOKE-OF-THE-WEEK
So ya know, I've been taking these kung-fu classes lately. I must say, they are great. Teach you how to be as powerful as a tiger, as quick as a monkey, as smart as a dragon. Why just the other day, these guys came up to me with a knife and demanded money. So, I turned into a chicken and ran!!!!!!
POEM-OF-THE-WEEK
Into the holiday season, it starts with the Festival of Lights
Another holiday, falls on a Friday some more, what sheer delight
Time to sit back and relax, there are three days before Monday is in sight
Hey, what do you know, there is another holiday waiting for us in a fortnight …..
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Friday Escapade (Oct 29, 2010)
QUOTE-OF-THE-WEEK
Steve Bruce, the manager of Sunderland, remains an admirer of Sir Alex Ferguson, 68, and the way he has built on his former club’s (Manchester United) attacking traditions over the last 24 years.
“I still call him boss, he’s the boss,” Bruce added. “He calls himself the boss as well just to make sure you don’t get carried away.”
JOKE-OF-THE-WEEK
"Somebody threw a book at President Obama. If you're trying to scare a president by throwing a book at him, you're one president too late." – David Letterman
POEM-OF-THE-WEEK
aaah……..today is our RMD Dinner day !!
Asked to wear the polka dot again after 30 years, she might say "Never"
Those were the days when men from RMD were dancing to "Thriller"
The one who suggested RMD guys to wear check shirts now looks extremely "Clever"
Come on girls, let's go back in time and relive your youth for the sake of our RMD “Dinner” !!
Steve Bruce, the manager of Sunderland, remains an admirer of Sir Alex Ferguson, 68, and the way he has built on his former club’s (Manchester United) attacking traditions over the last 24 years.
“I still call him boss, he’s the boss,” Bruce added. “He calls himself the boss as well just to make sure you don’t get carried away.”
JOKE-OF-THE-WEEK
"Somebody threw a book at President Obama. If you're trying to scare a president by throwing a book at him, you're one president too late." – David Letterman
POEM-OF-THE-WEEK
aaah……..today is our RMD Dinner day !!
Asked to wear the polka dot again after 30 years, she might say "Never"
Those were the days when men from RMD were dancing to "Thriller"
The one who suggested RMD guys to wear check shirts now looks extremely "Clever"
Come on girls, let's go back in time and relive your youth for the sake of our RMD “Dinner” !!
Friday Escapade (Oct 8, 2010)
QUOTE-OF-THE-WEEK
Put all your eggs in one basket, and then pay very close attention to that basket. – Warren Buffett
JOKE-OF-THE-WEEK
"Donald Trump may run president. Is that a good idea?
Haven't enough Americans already been told, 'You're fired'? – Jay Leno
POEM-OF-THE-WEEK
A perfect love story to end the week……..
“Childhood sweethearts tie the knot 53 years later”
A story that over the next hundred years, could never get stale
A story where after 53 years, this man finally found his holy grail
An amazing story that could have come out of a fairy tale
An amazing story of what fate holds for you when everything else fails
Put all your eggs in one basket, and then pay very close attention to that basket. – Warren Buffett
JOKE-OF-THE-WEEK
"Donald Trump may run president. Is that a good idea?
Haven't enough Americans already been told, 'You're fired'? – Jay Leno
POEM-OF-THE-WEEK
A perfect love story to end the week……..
“Childhood sweethearts tie the knot 53 years later”
A story that over the next hundred years, could never get stale
A story where after 53 years, this man finally found his holy grail
An amazing story that could have come out of a fairy tale
An amazing story of what fate holds for you when everything else fails
Friday Escapade (Oct 1, 2010)
QUOTE-OF-THE-WEEK
Found this really meaningful quote in the Berita UOB # 19
"We reap a reward merely in the act of helping others.
We never know how, or if, that reward will come back to us.
Helping is the reward; none other is needed nor better.“
~ Terry Goodkind, author
JOKE-OF-THE-WEEK
The boss had listened in sympathetic silence as Mario went through the reasons why he needed, and felt he deserved, a raise. Then, with a compassionate smile, the CEO patted he younger man on the shoulder. “Yes, Mario,” he said kindly, “I know you can’t get married on the salary I’m paying you… and some day you’ll thank me for it.”
POEM-OF-THE-WEEK
Slogging for a living for years, when is this going to end, this misery
Finding a way to escape from this mundane cycle of life is still a mystery
Buying 4D three times a week, thought of hitting the jackpot is just plain foolery
But dreams do come true after all as someone did manage to win RM47M in a lottery
Found this really meaningful quote in the Berita UOB # 19
"We reap a reward merely in the act of helping others.
We never know how, or if, that reward will come back to us.
Helping is the reward; none other is needed nor better.“
~ Terry Goodkind, author
JOKE-OF-THE-WEEK
The boss had listened in sympathetic silence as Mario went through the reasons why he needed, and felt he deserved, a raise. Then, with a compassionate smile, the CEO patted he younger man on the shoulder. “Yes, Mario,” he said kindly, “I know you can’t get married on the salary I’m paying you… and some day you’ll thank me for it.”
POEM-OF-THE-WEEK
Slogging for a living for years, when is this going to end, this misery
Finding a way to escape from this mundane cycle of life is still a mystery
Buying 4D three times a week, thought of hitting the jackpot is just plain foolery
But dreams do come true after all as someone did manage to win RM47M in a lottery
Friday Escapade (Sept 24, 2010)
POEM-OF-THE-WEEK
Sex and the ‘money boys’ in the city - they are referred to as “money boys” and they serve sex to other men.
This is no laughing matter, no - this is not a lark
Right in front of our office is our own Jurassic Park
No dinosaurs are in sight, instead some unnatural service is their trademark
Just for RM80, these boys will gladly welcome you to Jalan Raja Laut’s new hallmark
JOKE-OF-THE-WEEK
1) "Economic experts say the recession is over. Earlier today, they were popping champagne at the unemployment office." – David Letterman
2) "An openly gay Saudi Arabian diplomat is seeking asylum here in the U.S. His reason: he's an openly gay diplomat from Saudi Arabia." – Jay Leno
QUOTE-OF-THE-WEEK
"If you want happiness for an hour -- take a nap. If you want happiness for a day -- go fishing. If you want happiness for a month -- get married. If you want happiness for a year -- inherit a fortune. If you want happiness for a lifetime -- help someone else." - Chinese Proverb
Sex and the ‘money boys’ in the city - they are referred to as “money boys” and they serve sex to other men.
This is no laughing matter, no - this is not a lark
Right in front of our office is our own Jurassic Park
No dinosaurs are in sight, instead some unnatural service is their trademark
Just for RM80, these boys will gladly welcome you to Jalan Raja Laut’s new hallmark
JOKE-OF-THE-WEEK
1) "Economic experts say the recession is over. Earlier today, they were popping champagne at the unemployment office." – David Letterman
2) "An openly gay Saudi Arabian diplomat is seeking asylum here in the U.S. His reason: he's an openly gay diplomat from Saudi Arabia." – Jay Leno
QUOTE-OF-THE-WEEK
"If you want happiness for an hour -- take a nap. If you want happiness for a day -- go fishing. If you want happiness for a month -- get married. If you want happiness for a year -- inherit a fortune. If you want happiness for a lifetime -- help someone else." - Chinese Proverb
Friday Escapade (Sept 17, 2010)
POEM-OF-THE-WEEK
Someone coming to KL might have thought something was amiss
No traffic jams for a week, what a heavenly bliss
Until the next long holidays, this is something KL people will miss
By Monday, it’s back to reality and the end of the your 1-week driving peace
MOVIES-OF-THE-WEEK
1) The Other Guys – Will Farrell and Mark Wahlberg – a comedy with guest stars like Samuel L Jackson, The Rock, etc.
2) The DEVIL – M Night Shymalan’s back to what he does best – horror movie with a twist in the end !
3) The Expendables – if you like a high dead body count & the main stars can still escape unhurt despite being shot hundreds of times….
JOKE-OF-THE-WEEK
1) "There was no Koran burning on Saturday. Apparently that dopey pastor, Terry Jones, decided not to burn the Koran when he realized the only copy he had was on his Kindle." – Jay Leno
2) "There was a lot of talk about President Obama not wearing his wedding ring during his press conference on Friday. Boy, the guy spends a couple of hours with Tiger Woods and look what happens." – Jay Leno
QUOTE-OF-THE-WEEK
People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing - that's why we recommend it daily - Zig Ziglar
Someone coming to KL might have thought something was amiss
No traffic jams for a week, what a heavenly bliss
Until the next long holidays, this is something KL people will miss
By Monday, it’s back to reality and the end of the your 1-week driving peace
MOVIES-OF-THE-WEEK
1) The Other Guys – Will Farrell and Mark Wahlberg – a comedy with guest stars like Samuel L Jackson, The Rock, etc.
2) The DEVIL – M Night Shymalan’s back to what he does best – horror movie with a twist in the end !
3) The Expendables – if you like a high dead body count & the main stars can still escape unhurt despite being shot hundreds of times….
JOKE-OF-THE-WEEK
1) "There was no Koran burning on Saturday. Apparently that dopey pastor, Terry Jones, decided not to burn the Koran when he realized the only copy he had was on his Kindle." – Jay Leno
2) "There was a lot of talk about President Obama not wearing his wedding ring during his press conference on Friday. Boy, the guy spends a couple of hours with Tiger Woods and look what happens." – Jay Leno
QUOTE-OF-THE-WEEK
People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing - that's why we recommend it daily - Zig Ziglar
Friday Escapade (Sept 10, 2010)
POEM-OF-THE-WEEK
It’s Hari Raya tomorrow and we also have a 3-day break……..
A month of fasting is almost up, how fast time has “melayang”
Time to take out from the cabinet, the most beautiful “selendang”
Among all the delicious cookies, must not forget those crispy “kuih loyang”
Time to go into the kitchen and whip up some delicious “ayam rendang”
JOKE-OF-THE-WEEK
A young man came home from the office and found his bride sobbing convulsively.
"I feel terrible," she told him. "I was pressing your suit and I burned a big hole in the seat of your trousers."
"Forget it," consoled her husband. "Remember that I've got an extra pair of pants for that suit."
"Yes, and it's lucky you have," said the woman, drying her eyes. "I used them to patch the hole."
QUOTE-OF-THE-WEEK
When you temporarily run aground, remember there are no failures in life. There are only results.
Consider the adage : Success is the result of good judgement, good judgement is the result of experience and experience is often the result of bad judgement!” - Anthony Robbins
It’s Hari Raya tomorrow and we also have a 3-day break……..
A month of fasting is almost up, how fast time has “melayang”
Time to take out from the cabinet, the most beautiful “selendang”
Among all the delicious cookies, must not forget those crispy “kuih loyang”
Time to go into the kitchen and whip up some delicious “ayam rendang”
JOKE-OF-THE-WEEK
A young man came home from the office and found his bride sobbing convulsively.
"I feel terrible," she told him. "I was pressing your suit and I burned a big hole in the seat of your trousers."
"Forget it," consoled her husband. "Remember that I've got an extra pair of pants for that suit."
"Yes, and it's lucky you have," said the woman, drying her eyes. "I used them to patch the hole."
QUOTE-OF-THE-WEEK
When you temporarily run aground, remember there are no failures in life. There are only results.
Consider the adage : Success is the result of good judgement, good judgement is the result of experience and experience is often the result of bad judgement!” - Anthony Robbins
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Friday Escapade (Sept 3, 2010)
POEM-OF-THE-WEEK
A woman gave birth to her pre-term baby to avoid Hungry Ghost Festival
“A woman gave birth to a baby a few days early last month
The actual reason, everybody knows and the parents are not even keeping mum
Modern times we might live in, but superstitions, not everyone has none
One of the recipients of this mail was actually born in the 7th Month, now guess which one?”
JOKES-OF-THE-WEEK
1) Someone stole all my credit cards, but I won't be reporting it. The thief spends less than my wife did.
2) Getting married is like going to the restaurant. You order what you want. When you see what the other fellow has, you wish you had ordered that.
QUOTES-OF-THE-WEEK
1) "He is a bit old." - Fabio Capello, England’s football coach, saying he doesn't plan to pick David Beckham, 35, for any more competitive matches.
2) "It's a good thing to be old, because that means you haven't died yet, right?" - Actress Penelope Cruz said this week
A woman gave birth to her pre-term baby to avoid Hungry Ghost Festival
“A woman gave birth to a baby a few days early last month
The actual reason, everybody knows and the parents are not even keeping mum
Modern times we might live in, but superstitions, not everyone has none
One of the recipients of this mail was actually born in the 7th Month, now guess which one?”
JOKES-OF-THE-WEEK
1) Someone stole all my credit cards, but I won't be reporting it. The thief spends less than my wife did.
2) Getting married is like going to the restaurant. You order what you want. When you see what the other fellow has, you wish you had ordered that.
QUOTES-OF-THE-WEEK
1) "He is a bit old." - Fabio Capello, England’s football coach, saying he doesn't plan to pick David Beckham, 35, for any more competitive matches.
2) "It's a good thing to be old, because that means you haven't died yet, right?" - Actress Penelope Cruz said this week
Friday Escapade (Aug 27, 2010)
POEM-OF-THE-WEEK
On Thursday, The Star reported that Men in polygamous unions are happier than their wives, according to a quantitative survey on polygamy among Muslims
Of course, men are happier when they practice polygamy
Secrets affairs would only lead to more infamy
How he treats his wives equally is a big mystery
Regardless of what he says, deep inside he says "this is all for me"
JOKES-OF-THE-WEEK
1) "In 'The Expendables,' Bruce Willis and Arnold Schwarzenegger beat up Sylvester Stallone for convincing them to invest in Planet Hollywood." – Craig Ferguson
2) "Health officials in Oregon have shut down a 7-year-old girl's lemonade stand because she didn't have a license. Officials haven't issued a statement yet. They're busy popping balloon animals and stomping on sand castles." – Craig Ferguson
QUOTES-OF-THE-WEEK
1) Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it. – Henry David Thoreau
2) Have you ever noticed, in traffic, anybody going slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac! - George Carlin
On Thursday, The Star reported that Men in polygamous unions are happier than their wives, according to a quantitative survey on polygamy among Muslims
Of course, men are happier when they practice polygamy
Secrets affairs would only lead to more infamy
How he treats his wives equally is a big mystery
Regardless of what he says, deep inside he says "this is all for me"
JOKES-OF-THE-WEEK
1) "In 'The Expendables,' Bruce Willis and Arnold Schwarzenegger beat up Sylvester Stallone for convincing them to invest in Planet Hollywood." – Craig Ferguson
2) "Health officials in Oregon have shut down a 7-year-old girl's lemonade stand because she didn't have a license. Officials haven't issued a statement yet. They're busy popping balloon animals and stomping on sand castles." – Craig Ferguson
QUOTES-OF-THE-WEEK
1) Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it. – Henry David Thoreau
2) Have you ever noticed, in traffic, anybody going slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac! - George Carlin
Friday, August 20, 2010
Friday Escapade (Aug 20, 2010)
POEM-OF-THE-WEEK
Now I’m in power, here's a reward for years of close rapport
Take my letterhead, go make your own Letter of Support
Those who complain are filled with envy, a real spoilsport
Once busted, say you don't know me and head to the nearest airport
JOKE-OF-THE-WEEK
A woman tells her doctor, 'I've got a bad back.'
The doctor says, 'It's old age.'
The woman says, 'I want a second opinion.'
The doctor says: 'Okay - you're ugly as well.'
QUOTES-OF-THE-WEEK
1) By working faithfully eight hours a day, you may get to be a boss and work twelve hours a day - Robert Frost
2) I only go to work on days that don't end in a 'y' - Robert Paul
3) "A committee is a group of people who individually can do nothing but together can decide that nothing can be done."
- Fred Allen
Now I’m in power, here's a reward for years of close rapport
Take my letterhead, go make your own Letter of Support
Those who complain are filled with envy, a real spoilsport
Once busted, say you don't know me and head to the nearest airport
JOKE-OF-THE-WEEK
A woman tells her doctor, 'I've got a bad back.'
The doctor says, 'It's old age.'
The woman says, 'I want a second opinion.'
The doctor says: 'Okay - you're ugly as well.'
QUOTES-OF-THE-WEEK
1) By working faithfully eight hours a day, you may get to be a boss and work twelve hours a day - Robert Frost
2) I only go to work on days that don't end in a 'y' - Robert Paul
3) "A committee is a group of people who individually can do nothing but together can decide that nothing can be done."
- Fred Allen
Friday Escapade (Aug 13, 2010)
POEM-OF-THE-WEEK
A good lesson to all men not to judge a book by its cover
They met this beautiful woman, thought the search was finally over
Six men were taken in by her beauty, thought she was the perfect lover
Conned by a Female Casanova, now they are all suffering from a financial hangover
JOKES-OF-THE-WEEK
1) "A JetBlue flight attendant cursed out passengers, grabbed two beers, slid down the chute and took off. The pilots were furious. Those were their last two beers." – Jay Leno
2) “This flight attendant really went crazy. The good news: terrorists are now afraid to fly." – Jay Leno
QUOTES-OF-THE-WEEK
1) What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals. – Zig Zaglar
2) I don’t measure a man’s success by how high he climbs but how high he bounces when he hits bottom – General George Patton.
A good lesson to all men not to judge a book by its cover
They met this beautiful woman, thought the search was finally over
Six men were taken in by her beauty, thought she was the perfect lover
Conned by a Female Casanova, now they are all suffering from a financial hangover
JOKES-OF-THE-WEEK
1) "A JetBlue flight attendant cursed out passengers, grabbed two beers, slid down the chute and took off. The pilots were furious. Those were their last two beers." – Jay Leno
2) “This flight attendant really went crazy. The good news: terrorists are now afraid to fly." – Jay Leno
QUOTES-OF-THE-WEEK
1) What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals. – Zig Zaglar
2) I don’t measure a man’s success by how high he climbs but how high he bounces when he hits bottom – General George Patton.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Friday Escapade (Aug 6, 2010)
POEM-OF-THE-WEEK
Two billionaires decide to donate half of their money to charity
Of course, they can do that because their wealth borders on absurdity
Maybe, they finally discovered a statement of life they have come to agree
They finally realized the best things in life are actually free!
JOKES-OF-THE-WEEK
1) "WikiLeaks has 91,000 secret documents, but who has the time to read that? I can barely get through the instructions on a shampoo bottle." – Craig Ferguson (late night show host)
2) "WikiLeaks has posted over 90,000 classified documents about the war in Afghanistan. The Pentagon is outraged, the White House is furious, but British Petroleum is relieved: 'Finally, a leak we had nothing to do with.'" – Jay Leno
QUOTES-OF-THE-WEEK
1) I don't know the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everybody - Bill Cosby
2) Unhappiness is best defined as the difference between our talents and our expectations - Edward de Bono
Two billionaires decide to donate half of their money to charity
Of course, they can do that because their wealth borders on absurdity
Maybe, they finally discovered a statement of life they have come to agree
They finally realized the best things in life are actually free!
JOKES-OF-THE-WEEK
1) "WikiLeaks has 91,000 secret documents, but who has the time to read that? I can barely get through the instructions on a shampoo bottle." – Craig Ferguson (late night show host)
2) "WikiLeaks has posted over 90,000 classified documents about the war in Afghanistan. The Pentagon is outraged, the White House is furious, but British Petroleum is relieved: 'Finally, a leak we had nothing to do with.'" – Jay Leno
QUOTES-OF-THE-WEEK
1) I don't know the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everybody - Bill Cosby
2) Unhappiness is best defined as the difference between our talents and our expectations - Edward de Bono
Monday, August 2, 2010
Friday Escapade (July 30, 2010)
QUOTE-OF-THE-WEEK
A word of wisdom from an Indian proverb :
‘For the friendship of two, the patience of one is required.’
JOKES-OF-THE-WEEK
1) "This week in 1944, a bomb intended for Adolf Hitler exploded but failed to kill him. It was a defective device called the Apple iBomb. It would have worked but Hitler was holding it wrong." – Jay Leno
2) "AT&T announced today that they are working on a new app for the iPhone. This one will allow you to make calls." – Jay Leno
POEM-OF-THE-WEEK
Pumped petrol at a station in Klang
Within minutes, the car began to “hang”
At the workshop, the mechanic tells you the petrol has been mixed with water
Avoid BHP, this is one petrol that would give your car a lot of bother…..
A word of wisdom from an Indian proverb :
‘For the friendship of two, the patience of one is required.’
JOKES-OF-THE-WEEK
1) "This week in 1944, a bomb intended for Adolf Hitler exploded but failed to kill him. It was a defective device called the Apple iBomb. It would have worked but Hitler was holding it wrong." – Jay Leno
2) "AT&T announced today that they are working on a new app for the iPhone. This one will allow you to make calls." – Jay Leno
POEM-OF-THE-WEEK
Pumped petrol at a station in Klang
Within minutes, the car began to “hang”
At the workshop, the mechanic tells you the petrol has been mixed with water
Avoid BHP, this is one petrol that would give your car a lot of bother…..
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Friday Escapade (July 23, 2010)
QUOTES-OF-THE-WEEK
1) A life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful than a life spent doing nothing - George Bernard Shaw
2) Would you like me to give you a formula for success? It’s quite simple, really. Double your rate of failure - Thomas J. Watson
JOKES-OF-THE-WEEK
1) "All of Mel Gibson's troubles could have been avoided if he'd just made those calls with the iPhone 4.
None of them would have gone through." – Jay Leno
2) "Apple will now offer a free iPhone case for all iPhone users. It's not going to help reception, but it protects the iPhone after you throw it against the wall." – Jay Leno
3) "Experts are now saying that these thousands of accidents caused by Toyotas were really driver error. The driver error was buying a Toyota." – Jay Leno
POEM-OF-THE-WEEK
Coming on the heels of The Dark Knight, just opened is “Inception”
Another movie made by Christopher Nolan that is close to perfection
After watching for 2 1/2 hours, you are left with no answers but more questions
Is it real or is it a dream, you are left with nothing but more confusion
1) A life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful than a life spent doing nothing - George Bernard Shaw
2) Would you like me to give you a formula for success? It’s quite simple, really. Double your rate of failure - Thomas J. Watson
JOKES-OF-THE-WEEK
1) "All of Mel Gibson's troubles could have been avoided if he'd just made those calls with the iPhone 4.
None of them would have gone through." – Jay Leno
2) "Apple will now offer a free iPhone case for all iPhone users. It's not going to help reception, but it protects the iPhone after you throw it against the wall." – Jay Leno
3) "Experts are now saying that these thousands of accidents caused by Toyotas were really driver error. The driver error was buying a Toyota." – Jay Leno
POEM-OF-THE-WEEK
Coming on the heels of The Dark Knight, just opened is “Inception”
Another movie made by Christopher Nolan that is close to perfection
After watching for 2 1/2 hours, you are left with no answers but more questions
Is it real or is it a dream, you are left with nothing but more confusion
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Friday Escapade (July 19, 2010)
QUOTES-OF-THE-WEEK
1) “My formula for living is quite simple. I get up in the morning and I go to bed at night. In between, I occupy myself as best I can.” ~ Cary Grant
2) “When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, "I used everything you gave me." ~ Erma Bombeck (an American humorist)
JOKE-OF-THE-WEEK
"What time does the library open?" the man on the phone asked.
"Nine a.m." came the reply. "And what's the idea of calling me at home in the middle of the night to ask a question like that?"
"Not until nine a.m.?" the man asked in a disappointed voice.
"No, not till nine a.m.!" the librarian said. "Why do you want to get in before nine a.m.?"
"Who said I wanted to get in?" the man sighed sadly. "I want to get out."
POEM-OF-THE-WEEK
“Fasting month is coming, time to indulge in some keropok lekor
A month for redemption, have to stop buying empat ekor
Breaking fast must be in style, let's go to hotel nikko
A Raya present from the police, here's your belated saman ekor”
1) “My formula for living is quite simple. I get up in the morning and I go to bed at night. In between, I occupy myself as best I can.” ~ Cary Grant
2) “When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, "I used everything you gave me." ~ Erma Bombeck (an American humorist)
JOKE-OF-THE-WEEK
"What time does the library open?" the man on the phone asked.
"Nine a.m." came the reply. "And what's the idea of calling me at home in the middle of the night to ask a question like that?"
"Not until nine a.m.?" the man asked in a disappointed voice.
"No, not till nine a.m.!" the librarian said. "Why do you want to get in before nine a.m.?"
"Who said I wanted to get in?" the man sighed sadly. "I want to get out."
POEM-OF-THE-WEEK
“Fasting month is coming, time to indulge in some keropok lekor
A month for redemption, have to stop buying empat ekor
Breaking fast must be in style, let's go to hotel nikko
A Raya present from the police, here's your belated saman ekor”
Friday Escapade (July 9, 2010)
JOKES-OF-THE-WEEK
Two hilarious scenes from the movie, “Knight & Day” :
1) Roy Miller (Tom Cruise) : “Nobody follows us or I kill myself and then her!”
2) Roy Miller : Some people are gonna come looking for you now.
June Havens (Cameron Diaz) : Why?
Roy Miller : They'll tell you I'm mentally unstable and violent and dangerous and it will all sound very convincing.
June Havens : I'm already convinced.
WORLD-CUP-QUOTES
1) "It didn't affect my digestion, the pancakes were very good, but there was real disappointment" -- Florent Malouda describes the moment he found out he wouldn't be starting for France against Uruguay.
2) "I shall resume drinking only when Germany lifts the Cup. No one can lure me to consume alcohol before that" -- Teetotal Indian grocery store owner Putul Bora buried a bottle of whisky in his garden the day after Bulgaria put Germany, his favorite team, out of the 1994 World Cup, but will have to wait at least another four years before digging it up now.
POEMS-OF-THE-WEEK
1) An exercise covering 26 million can be deemed as colossus
As two strangers approach you, hold on to your purses
Standing at your gate, you hear them call "Hello, missus"
More dogs will be barking in the neighborhood, it's the start of our national census
2) An exciting final between Holland and Spain
After 90 mins, who will be feeling the pain
Whoever wins will be dancing in the rain
My bet is Sneijder will be patting his bald head again!!
Two hilarious scenes from the movie, “Knight & Day” :
1) Roy Miller (Tom Cruise) : “Nobody follows us or I kill myself and then her!”
2) Roy Miller : Some people are gonna come looking for you now.
June Havens (Cameron Diaz) : Why?
Roy Miller : They'll tell you I'm mentally unstable and violent and dangerous and it will all sound very convincing.
June Havens : I'm already convinced.
WORLD-CUP-QUOTES
1) "It didn't affect my digestion, the pancakes were very good, but there was real disappointment" -- Florent Malouda describes the moment he found out he wouldn't be starting for France against Uruguay.
2) "I shall resume drinking only when Germany lifts the Cup. No one can lure me to consume alcohol before that" -- Teetotal Indian grocery store owner Putul Bora buried a bottle of whisky in his garden the day after Bulgaria put Germany, his favorite team, out of the 1994 World Cup, but will have to wait at least another four years before digging it up now.
POEMS-OF-THE-WEEK
1) An exercise covering 26 million can be deemed as colossus
As two strangers approach you, hold on to your purses
Standing at your gate, you hear them call "Hello, missus"
More dogs will be barking in the neighborhood, it's the start of our national census
2) An exciting final between Holland and Spain
After 90 mins, who will be feeling the pain
Whoever wins will be dancing in the rain
My bet is Sneijder will be patting his bald head again!!
Monday, July 5, 2010
Friday Escapade (July 2, 2010)
JOKE-OF-THE-WEEK
A man walks by the sea and suddenly hears someone yelling:
- Help, help! I’m drowning, I don’t know how to swim!
He turns around, notices a man drowning, and asks:
- Parla Italiano?
The drowning man says:
- Si, si! Parlo Italiano! Aiuto, per favore!
- You idiot! It would have been better for you to learn how to swim than to learn Italian.
QUOTES-OF-THE-WEEK
1) Karpal Singh celebrated his 70th birthday recently. He failed his law examinations three times and took seven years instead of four to complete his law degree in Singapore. “My motto is ‘get up and get on’. And that’s what I have been doing,” he said.
2) If the lessons of history teach us anything, it is that nobody learns the lessons that history teaches us.
POEM-OF-THE-WEEK
This weekend is the start of the orientation week at our public universities………
Leaving your home and loved ones, your confidence are already sagging
The seniors are eagerly awaiting your arrival, welcoming you with their form of ragging
A week seems like a year, when is this going to end, you will be wailing
The seniors are very happy, they can identify the freshies they want to be marrying
A man walks by the sea and suddenly hears someone yelling:
- Help, help! I’m drowning, I don’t know how to swim!
He turns around, notices a man drowning, and asks:
- Parla Italiano?
The drowning man says:
- Si, si! Parlo Italiano! Aiuto, per favore!
- You idiot! It would have been better for you to learn how to swim than to learn Italian.
QUOTES-OF-THE-WEEK
1) Karpal Singh celebrated his 70th birthday recently. He failed his law examinations three times and took seven years instead of four to complete his law degree in Singapore. “My motto is ‘get up and get on’. And that’s what I have been doing,” he said.
2) If the lessons of history teach us anything, it is that nobody learns the lessons that history teaches us.
POEM-OF-THE-WEEK
This weekend is the start of the orientation week at our public universities………
Leaving your home and loved ones, your confidence are already sagging
The seniors are eagerly awaiting your arrival, welcoming you with their form of ragging
A week seems like a year, when is this going to end, you will be wailing
The seniors are very happy, they can identify the freshies they want to be marrying
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Friday Escapade (June 25, 2010)
JOKES-OF-THE-WEEK
1) "Because of the success of 'Toy Story 3,' Pixar is now rushing ahead with its plans to do a sequel to one of its most popular movies, presented by BP. It's BP presents 'Try Finding Nemo Now.'" – Jay Leno
2)"Tony Hayward (CEO of BP) is on a yacht. Where are the Somali pirates when you need them?" – Jay Leno
QUOTES-OF-THE-WEEK
1) "Always the players think individually, I have to think about the team, it's important. When you speak you have to be careful. I respect Joe Cole. But he is one of the 23 players I have here. – Fabio Capello, England’s coach before the match against Slovenia.
2) “On Wednesday, my voice did get a little dry, but I have drunk plenty today and it feels good. I travel Economy, so seven hours sitting still on court is nothing." –Mohamed Lahyani, the umpire of the longest match in tennis history (pls see below)
A MOMENT-IN-TIME POEM
1) The longest match in tennis history between John Isner and Nicolas Mahut finally ended at Wimbledon yesterday…..after playing for 11 hours and 5 mins, stretching over 3 days. (John Isner won 6-4, 3-6, 6-7 (7-9), 7-6 (7-3), 70-68 (!!!))
A glance at the scoreboard can’t even begin to tell the whole story
When the match finally ended, the two players had already made tennis history
Eleven hours on court, two tennis players battled and fought like true gladiators
John Isner and Nicolas Mahut have proven they are truly the best competitors
1) "Because of the success of 'Toy Story 3,' Pixar is now rushing ahead with its plans to do a sequel to one of its most popular movies, presented by BP. It's BP presents 'Try Finding Nemo Now.'" – Jay Leno
2)"Tony Hayward (CEO of BP) is on a yacht. Where are the Somali pirates when you need them?" – Jay Leno
QUOTES-OF-THE-WEEK
1) "Always the players think individually, I have to think about the team, it's important. When you speak you have to be careful. I respect Joe Cole. But he is one of the 23 players I have here. – Fabio Capello, England’s coach before the match against Slovenia.
2) “On Wednesday, my voice did get a little dry, but I have drunk plenty today and it feels good. I travel Economy, so seven hours sitting still on court is nothing." –Mohamed Lahyani, the umpire of the longest match in tennis history (pls see below)
A MOMENT-IN-TIME POEM
1) The longest match in tennis history between John Isner and Nicolas Mahut finally ended at Wimbledon yesterday…..after playing for 11 hours and 5 mins, stretching over 3 days. (John Isner won 6-4, 3-6, 6-7 (7-9), 7-6 (7-3), 70-68 (!!!))
A glance at the scoreboard can’t even begin to tell the whole story
When the match finally ended, the two players had already made tennis history
Eleven hours on court, two tennis players battled and fought like true gladiators
John Isner and Nicolas Mahut have proven they are truly the best competitors
Friday Escapade (June 18, 2010)
QUOTES-OF-THE-WEEK
Since it’s the World Cup season, here are more football quotes :
1) “When I go to the press conference before the game, in my mind the game has already started.” “And when I go to the press conference after the game, the game has not finished yet.” – Jose Mourinho
2) "I'm disgusted, and we owe it to ourselves to beat South Africa, but as for miracles, I don't believe in them too much." – French captain, Patrice Evra, after their 2-0 loss to Mexico this morning.
JOKES-OF-THE-WEEK
1) "Hey, here's an amazing story. A 52-year-old construction worker — a guy from right here in California — was arrested in Pakistan today, armed with a pistol and a 40-inch sword. He said he was on a mission to capture Osama bin Laden. Hey, at least somebody's looking for the guy. Give him credit." – Jay Leno
2) "The first big match of the World Cup is the U.S. vs. Britain. The loser has to clean up the Gulf." – Jay Leno
POEMS-OF-THE-WEEK
1) Pudu Prison wall to come down………
A national heritage now reduced to an unwanted wall
Only meaningful to those appreciate what they saw
Appealing voices are heard, “stop it!” you could hear their call
A wider road and an underpass are all it takes for this once great monument to fall…..
2) Furious Indian wife slices off husband’s penis….
What a painful lesson for a husband who has had too many affairs
Armed with a kitchen knife, his wife caused more pain than he could bear
The sight of something sharp around the waist will soon send every man quivering with fear
Philandering husbands will now need another type of protection to shield the one thing they hold dear
Since it’s the World Cup season, here are more football quotes :
1) “When I go to the press conference before the game, in my mind the game has already started.” “And when I go to the press conference after the game, the game has not finished yet.” – Jose Mourinho
2) "I'm disgusted, and we owe it to ourselves to beat South Africa, but as for miracles, I don't believe in them too much." – French captain, Patrice Evra, after their 2-0 loss to Mexico this morning.
JOKES-OF-THE-WEEK
1) "Hey, here's an amazing story. A 52-year-old construction worker — a guy from right here in California — was arrested in Pakistan today, armed with a pistol and a 40-inch sword. He said he was on a mission to capture Osama bin Laden. Hey, at least somebody's looking for the guy. Give him credit." – Jay Leno
2) "The first big match of the World Cup is the U.S. vs. Britain. The loser has to clean up the Gulf." – Jay Leno
POEMS-OF-THE-WEEK
1) Pudu Prison wall to come down………
A national heritage now reduced to an unwanted wall
Only meaningful to those appreciate what they saw
Appealing voices are heard, “stop it!” you could hear their call
A wider road and an underpass are all it takes for this once great monument to fall…..
2) Furious Indian wife slices off husband’s penis….
What a painful lesson for a husband who has had too many affairs
Armed with a kitchen knife, his wife caused more pain than he could bear
The sight of something sharp around the waist will soon send every man quivering with fear
Philandering husbands will now need another type of protection to shield the one thing they hold dear
Friday Escapade (June 11, 2010)
POEMS-OF-THE-WEEK
1) The World Cup is starting tonight……….
After four years of waiting, the World Cup is about to start
In every group, the standard of each team is not far apart
A team with a German coach, my dark horse is Switzerland,
Ottmar Hiztfield his name, my prediction is a final with Holland
2) The 10th Malaysia Plan was unveiled yesterday………….
One look at the public transport, it is a complete shambles
No connectivty, taking public transport is asking for trouble
Spending RM35 billion for a MRT, who will be accountable
But remember, this is Malaysia, when it comes to spending your taxes, nothing is impossible
JOKES-OF-THE-WEEK
1) "The only commercial airline in Iraq, Iraqi Airways, folded this week. The CEO of Iraqi Airlines said the company could not survive in a market where everybody in the country is on the no-fly list." – Jay Leno
2) The BP oil spill turned 50 days old today. If you get it a cake, don’t light the candles." – Jimmy Kimmel
QUOTES-OF-THE-WEEK
1) I’ve missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I’ve been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed - Michael Jordan
2) I never looked at the consequences of missing a big shot… when you think about the consequences you always think of a negative result. – Michael Jordan
1) The World Cup is starting tonight……….
After four years of waiting, the World Cup is about to start
In every group, the standard of each team is not far apart
A team with a German coach, my dark horse is Switzerland,
Ottmar Hiztfield his name, my prediction is a final with Holland
2) The 10th Malaysia Plan was unveiled yesterday………….
One look at the public transport, it is a complete shambles
No connectivty, taking public transport is asking for trouble
Spending RM35 billion for a MRT, who will be accountable
But remember, this is Malaysia, when it comes to spending your taxes, nothing is impossible
JOKES-OF-THE-WEEK
1) "The only commercial airline in Iraq, Iraqi Airways, folded this week. The CEO of Iraqi Airlines said the company could not survive in a market where everybody in the country is on the no-fly list." – Jay Leno
2) The BP oil spill turned 50 days old today. If you get it a cake, don’t light the candles." – Jimmy Kimmel
QUOTES-OF-THE-WEEK
1) I’ve missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I’ve been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed - Michael Jordan
2) I never looked at the consequences of missing a big shot… when you think about the consequences you always think of a negative result. – Michael Jordan
Friday, June 4, 2010
Friday Escapade (June 4, 2010)
QUOTES-OF-THE-WEEK
1) “I am Jose Mourinho and I arrive here with all my qualities and my defects. The strength of my teams is the team - not individual players or the coach. If they all recognize this, it will not be difficult to get results.” – Jose Mourinho, after being appointed the new manager of Real Madrid.
2) “The world is a dangerous place. Not because of the people who are evil; but because of the people who don’t do anything about it” – Albert Einstein
JOKES-OF-THE-WEEK
1) "This oil spill in the Gulf is affecting everybody. In fact, when I went to lunch this weekend and ordered the sea bass, they asked if I wanted it regular or unleaded." —David Letterman
2) "British Petroleum said today that if this spill gets worse, they may soon have to start drilling for water." — Jay Leno
POEMS-OF-THE-WEEK
1) A teacher in Terengganu was sharing about the secret of his success – reading & sex
A teacher who thinks in class or in bed, he's the best
By asking for it every night, he would settle for nothing less
Making claims of his sexual prowess that no one can attest
His wife might soon be telling him, "Sayang, tonight I need a rest!
2) President Obama is getting upset with BP……………
Another month goes by, they still can't contain the big oil spill
Such an environmental disaster, only BP can pay the bill
Nothing has been able to plug the leak, not even a strategy called "top kill"
No wonder President Obama is angry as thousand of barrels of petroleum are leaking into the sea still
1) “I am Jose Mourinho and I arrive here with all my qualities and my defects. The strength of my teams is the team - not individual players or the coach. If they all recognize this, it will not be difficult to get results.” – Jose Mourinho, after being appointed the new manager of Real Madrid.
2) “The world is a dangerous place. Not because of the people who are evil; but because of the people who don’t do anything about it” – Albert Einstein
JOKES-OF-THE-WEEK
1) "This oil spill in the Gulf is affecting everybody. In fact, when I went to lunch this weekend and ordered the sea bass, they asked if I wanted it regular or unleaded." —David Letterman
2) "British Petroleum said today that if this spill gets worse, they may soon have to start drilling for water." — Jay Leno
POEMS-OF-THE-WEEK
1) A teacher in Terengganu was sharing about the secret of his success – reading & sex
A teacher who thinks in class or in bed, he's the best
By asking for it every night, he would settle for nothing less
Making claims of his sexual prowess that no one can attest
His wife might soon be telling him, "Sayang, tonight I need a rest!
2) President Obama is getting upset with BP……………
Another month goes by, they still can't contain the big oil spill
Such an environmental disaster, only BP can pay the bill
Nothing has been able to plug the leak, not even a strategy called "top kill"
No wonder President Obama is angry as thousand of barrels of petroleum are leaking into the sea still
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Friday Escapade (May 28, 2010)
QUOTES-OF-THE-WEEK
1) Life’s best lessons are learned at the worst times
2)"Advice is like snow; the softer it falls the longer it dwells upon, and the deeper it sinks into the mind." --- Samuel T. Coleridge (a famous poet)
JOKES-OF-THE-WEEK
1) "The U.S. Navy announced this week they are now using sea lions to fight terrorism. They did a drill this week where they hid a bomb underwater. A trained sea lion found the bomb in less than a minute. The bad news? He then balanced the bomb on his nose, threw it back at the trainer." – Jay Leno
2) "Well, folks, it seems that oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, much worse than British Petroleum first reported. You know how bad it is? Yesterday, I checked the oil in my car, had seawater on it." – Jay Leno
POEMS-OF-THE-WEEK
1) The winner of American Idol will be announced today………
A day of reckoning for the American Idol finalists
The winner will be the one record companies will enlist
The final two have always been on everybody’s favorite list
Whoever wins, Crystal Bowersox and Lee Dewyze will be popular artists
2) Salesgirl loses RM19,400 to chase away evil spirits
Despite all the publicity in the papers, there have been too many such cases
Imagine a girls losing SG$8k to a friend for bomoh services
Told she was possessed by evil spirits, now who has red faces
This is a lesson to all girls, for placing their faith in all the wrong places
1) Life’s best lessons are learned at the worst times
2)"Advice is like snow; the softer it falls the longer it dwells upon, and the deeper it sinks into the mind." --- Samuel T. Coleridge (a famous poet)
JOKES-OF-THE-WEEK
1) "The U.S. Navy announced this week they are now using sea lions to fight terrorism. They did a drill this week where they hid a bomb underwater. A trained sea lion found the bomb in less than a minute. The bad news? He then balanced the bomb on his nose, threw it back at the trainer." – Jay Leno
2) "Well, folks, it seems that oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, much worse than British Petroleum first reported. You know how bad it is? Yesterday, I checked the oil in my car, had seawater on it." – Jay Leno
POEMS-OF-THE-WEEK
1) The winner of American Idol will be announced today………
A day of reckoning for the American Idol finalists
The winner will be the one record companies will enlist
The final two have always been on everybody’s favorite list
Whoever wins, Crystal Bowersox and Lee Dewyze will be popular artists
2) Salesgirl loses RM19,400 to chase away evil spirits
Despite all the publicity in the papers, there have been too many such cases
Imagine a girls losing SG$8k to a friend for bomoh services
Told she was possessed by evil spirits, now who has red faces
This is a lesson to all girls, for placing their faith in all the wrong places
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Friday Escapade (May 21, 2010)
QUOTES-OF-THE-WEEK
1) It's good to have money and the things that money can buy, but it's good too, to check up once in awhile and make sure you haven't lost the things that money can't buy - George Horace Lorimer
2) “I pray a lot. I am a Catholic. I believe in God. I try to be a good man so He can have a bit of time to give me a hand when I need it” – Jose Mourinho (Inter Milan football coach preparing for the Champions League Final this weekend)
JOKES-OF-THE-WEEK
1) "Scientists say they have developed a car that can run on water. The only catch is, the water has to come from the Gulf of Mexico." – Jay Leno
2) "British Petroleum is starting to get a little defensive. Have you heard their new slogan?
'Yeah, like you never spilled anything before.'" – Jay Leno
POEMS-OF-THE-WEEK
1) Again, Malaysia failed to win the Thomas Cup
So, another failed Thomas Cup campaign after all the hullabaloo
18 years and counting, tipping Malaysia to win made you sound like a cuckoo
When expectations are high, hoping Malaysia to win is almost a taboo
Just like the Olympics, when faced with Lin Dan, Chong Wei again met his Waterloo
2) Matt Harvey has been appointed the official poet for the Wimbledon tennis tournament
A tennis tournament filled with tradition and history
After breaking the Grand Slam record, Roger Federer has nothing more to worry
On his favorite surface, whoever drawn against him will be feeling sorry
Matt Harvey will be writing his poems to describe the daily events in all its glory
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1) It's good to have money and the things that money can buy, but it's good too, to check up once in awhile and make sure you haven't lost the things that money can't buy - George Horace Lorimer
2) “I pray a lot. I am a Catholic. I believe in God. I try to be a good man so He can have a bit of time to give me a hand when I need it” – Jose Mourinho (Inter Milan football coach preparing for the Champions League Final this weekend)
JOKES-OF-THE-WEEK
1) "Scientists say they have developed a car that can run on water. The only catch is, the water has to come from the Gulf of Mexico." – Jay Leno
2) "British Petroleum is starting to get a little defensive. Have you heard their new slogan?
'Yeah, like you never spilled anything before.'" – Jay Leno
POEMS-OF-THE-WEEK
1) Again, Malaysia failed to win the Thomas Cup
So, another failed Thomas Cup campaign after all the hullabaloo
18 years and counting, tipping Malaysia to win made you sound like a cuckoo
When expectations are high, hoping Malaysia to win is almost a taboo
Just like the Olympics, when faced with Lin Dan, Chong Wei again met his Waterloo
2) Matt Harvey has been appointed the official poet for the Wimbledon tennis tournament
A tennis tournament filled with tradition and history
After breaking the Grand Slam record, Roger Federer has nothing more to worry
On his favorite surface, whoever drawn against him will be feeling sorry
Matt Harvey will be writing his poems to describe the daily events in all its glory
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Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Friday Escapade (May 14, 2010)
POEMS-OF-THE-WEEK
Some comments on Malaysia's performance in the Thomas Cup
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Another night that almost ended in pain
Another 2-0 lead, almost lost 3-2 again
Another tie resting on Hafiz, almost makes you wanna faint
Another one like this in the semi-finals, you can almost go insane
UK has a new PM........
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After much uncertainty, David Cameron is now at 10 Downing Street
After thirteen years of Labour rule, the British finally decide to vote with their feet
A record deficit in front of him, not an easy time to be in power
An uneasy alliance, if the economy does not improve, he will soon be a goner
QUOTE-OF-THE-WEEK
Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself - Leo Tolstoy
JOKE-OF-THE-WEEK
"Well, in China, the one child limit may be on its way out because Chinese experts say there aren't enough babies in the country anymore. To give you an idea how bad it's getting, some factories over there are now being forced to hire adults." –Jay Leno
BLAST-FROM-THE-PAST
A fantastic song from 1998 which is worth re-visiting this week :
TURN BACK TIME - Aqua (a No 1 song in the UK - listen to the lyrics carefully)
Some comments on Malaysia's performance in the Thomas Cup
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Another night that almost ended in pain
Another 2-0 lead, almost lost 3-2 again
Another tie resting on Hafiz, almost makes you wanna faint
Another one like this in the semi-finals, you can almost go insane
UK has a new PM........
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
After much uncertainty, David Cameron is now at 10 Downing Street
After thirteen years of Labour rule, the British finally decide to vote with their feet
A record deficit in front of him, not an easy time to be in power
An uneasy alliance, if the economy does not improve, he will soon be a goner
QUOTE-OF-THE-WEEK
Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself - Leo Tolstoy
JOKE-OF-THE-WEEK
"Well, in China, the one child limit may be on its way out because Chinese experts say there aren't enough babies in the country anymore. To give you an idea how bad it's getting, some factories over there are now being forced to hire adults." –Jay Leno
BLAST-FROM-THE-PAST
A fantastic song from 1998 which is worth re-visiting this week :
TURN BACK TIME - Aqua (a No 1 song in the UK - listen to the lyrics carefully)
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Friday Escapade (May 7, 2010)
It’s Friday again and we can call a “time-out” for 2 days…………(the NBA players must be green with envy)
QUOTE-OF-THE-WEEK
Why do people never say "It’s just a game" when they're winning?
JOKE-OF-THE-WEEK
"President Bush is working very hard on the book, making revisions. In fact, his computer screen is covered with White-Out."
"They asked him if he used a ghostwriter and he said, 'No, the guy's still alive.'" – David Letterman
POEM-OF-THE-WEEK
Are you aware that the Thomas Cup is starting this weekend?
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H1N1? Who cares, Malaysians prefer to catch the badminton bug
Our players will have to be careful with the unknowns, they are no mugs
Hope Malaysia brings back the Thomas Cup, your heart will tug
A pipe dream I say because when expectations are high, our players always catch the jitterbugs
QUOTE-OF-THE-WEEK
Why do people never say "It’s just a game" when they're winning?
JOKE-OF-THE-WEEK
"President Bush is working very hard on the book, making revisions. In fact, his computer screen is covered with White-Out."
"They asked him if he used a ghostwriter and he said, 'No, the guy's still alive.'" – David Letterman
POEM-OF-THE-WEEK
Are you aware that the Thomas Cup is starting this weekend?
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H1N1? Who cares, Malaysians prefer to catch the badminton bug
Our players will have to be careful with the unknowns, they are no mugs
Hope Malaysia brings back the Thomas Cup, your heart will tug
A pipe dream I say because when expectations are high, our players always catch the jitterbugs
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Friday Escapade (30th April 2010)
QUOTES-OF-THE-WEEK
1) Everyone is trying to accomplish something big, not realizing that life is made up of little things.
2) “All the things I thought were important before I had a hit record are just as important now. The beautiful things are still the same, the sunset and the dew on the grass. No material wealth changes the way I feel about those things.” - Jimi Hendrix (1967)
JOKE-OF-THE-WEEK
"And the cover story of this week's Newsweek magazine is about Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and how President Obama sends her out to crack down on misbehaving world leaders. Gee, I wonder where she learned to do that?" – Jay Leno
POEM-OF-THE-WEEKThe hot topic this week is the implementation of female-only coaches for KTM Komuter trains
All your pleas for more coaches have now gone down the drain
As if they are not aware there are already not enough trains
Female-only coaches, a good idea definitely this ain’t
A big gift from KTM to all men that is bound to cause more pain
1) Everyone is trying to accomplish something big, not realizing that life is made up of little things.
2) “All the things I thought were important before I had a hit record are just as important now. The beautiful things are still the same, the sunset and the dew on the grass. No material wealth changes the way I feel about those things.” - Jimi Hendrix (1967)
JOKE-OF-THE-WEEK
"And the cover story of this week's Newsweek magazine is about Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and how President Obama sends her out to crack down on misbehaving world leaders. Gee, I wonder where she learned to do that?" – Jay Leno
POEM-OF-THE-WEEKThe hot topic this week is the implementation of female-only coaches for KTM Komuter trains
All your pleas for more coaches have now gone down the drain
As if they are not aware there are already not enough trains
Female-only coaches, a good idea definitely this ain’t
A big gift from KTM to all men that is bound to cause more pain
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Friday Escapade (23rd April 2010)
Dear Fellow Colleagues,
Hey, it’s Friday again……….time for a short break……
Quote-of-the-Week
"Sometimes the road less traveled by, is less traveled for some reason" -
Jerry Seinfeld
Joke-of-the-Week
"Well, just four days after Goldman Sachs cost investors $12 billion by failing to tell them that they're being investigated for fraud, they gave out another $5.4 billion in bonuses. Huh? Even Somali pirates are going, "Come On!" - Jay Leno
Poem-of-the-Week
The hot topic this week must be the volcano with the unpronounceable name in Iceland
Eyes on CNN, looking for updates on that errant volcano
If it erupts again, your first reaction would be "Oh No"
Your holiday has been paid, need to decide to stay or to go
Check if you could get any refunds or this could be the start of your financial woe
Hey, it’s Friday again……….time for a short break……
Quote-of-the-Week
"Sometimes the road less traveled by, is less traveled for some reason" -
Jerry Seinfeld
Joke-of-the-Week
"Well, just four days after Goldman Sachs cost investors $12 billion by failing to tell them that they're being investigated for fraud, they gave out another $5.4 billion in bonuses. Huh? Even Somali pirates are going, "Come On!" - Jay Leno
Poem-of-the-Week
The hot topic this week must be the volcano with the unpronounceable name in Iceland
Eyes on CNN, looking for updates on that errant volcano
If it erupts again, your first reaction would be "Oh No"
Your holiday has been paid, need to decide to stay or to go
Check if you could get any refunds or this could be the start of your financial woe
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Friday Escapade (16th April 2010)
Dear Fellow Colleagues,
It’s already mid-April but it’s still a long way off before I become another year older……………
QUOTES-OF-THE-WEEK
1) "Bad experiences make you realize and appreciate good experiences otherwise forgotten."
2) "The trouble with being punctual is that nobody's there to appreciate it."
POEM – OF – THE –WEEK
The hot topic this week (Some unsavoury activities have disturbed the tranquility at Taman Negara)
A peep into the jungle they look like a group of smugglers
Doing things that are no different from mating elephants and tigers
The authorities have found out, they are now filled with anger
No doubt they have been watching from afar, filled with envy and wonder
RECOMMENDED LISTENING
The best songs in the charts right now :
1) B.O.B. featuring Bruno Mars : NOTHING ON YOU
2) TAIO CRUZ (featuring Ludacris) - BREAK YOUR HEART
It’s already mid-April but it’s still a long way off before I become another year older……………
QUOTES-OF-THE-WEEK
1) "Bad experiences make you realize and appreciate good experiences otherwise forgotten."
2) "The trouble with being punctual is that nobody's there to appreciate it."
POEM – OF – THE –WEEK
The hot topic this week (Some unsavoury activities have disturbed the tranquility at Taman Negara)
A peep into the jungle they look like a group of smugglers
Doing things that are no different from mating elephants and tigers
The authorities have found out, they are now filled with anger
No doubt they have been watching from afar, filled with envy and wonder
RECOMMENDED LISTENING
The best songs in the charts right now :
1) B.O.B. featuring Bruno Mars : NOTHING ON YOU
2) TAIO CRUZ (featuring Ludacris) - BREAK YOUR HEART
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Friday Escapade (31st Dec 2009)
Dear Colleagues,
Can you believe it? 364 days have sailed by and in a few hours’ time, we will be waving goodbye to another decade and welcoming 2010............
QUOTE-OF-THE-WEEK
“The bad news is time flies. The good news is you’re the pilot”
SONGS-TO-LISTEN-TO-DURING-CHRISTMAS
In view of the long holiday break, the following movies are highly recommended :
1) Avatar – breathtaking special effects and a “feel good” ending as well.
2) Sherlock Holmes – you have to listen attentively to all the witty dialogue between Sherlock & Dr Watson. Their repartee is already worth the admission price alone.
3) Fantastic Mr Fox – what a wonderful surprise………..a great stop-motion movie with the main characters voiced fantastically by George Clooney and Meryl Streep.
POEM-OF-THE-WEEK
So, that’s the end of another year, let’s sign-off with a “sentimental” poem :
Reminisce the days gone by, almost ready to shed a tear
Memories that are still fresh in my mind, still crystal clear
Chimes of “Auld Lang Syne”, do you manage to hear?
Time to leave the past behind, let’s welcome the brand New Year!
Can you believe it? 364 days have sailed by and in a few hours’ time, we will be waving goodbye to another decade and welcoming 2010............
QUOTE-OF-THE-WEEK
“The bad news is time flies. The good news is you’re the pilot”
SONGS-TO-LISTEN-TO-DURING-CHRISTMAS
In view of the long holiday break, the following movies are highly recommended :
1) Avatar – breathtaking special effects and a “feel good” ending as well.
2) Sherlock Holmes – you have to listen attentively to all the witty dialogue between Sherlock & Dr Watson. Their repartee is already worth the admission price alone.
3) Fantastic Mr Fox – what a wonderful surprise………..a great stop-motion movie with the main characters voiced fantastically by George Clooney and Meryl Streep.
POEM-OF-THE-WEEK
So, that’s the end of another year, let’s sign-off with a “sentimental” poem :
Reminisce the days gone by, almost ready to shed a tear
Memories that are still fresh in my mind, still crystal clear
Chimes of “Auld Lang Syne”, do you manage to hear?
Time to leave the past behind, let’s welcome the brand New Year!
Friday Escapade (8th Jan 2010)
Dear Fellow Colleagues,
Friday’s here and we have a big “makan” today…………can’t wait…
QUOTE-OF-THE-WEEK
“We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on them ourselves. The book is called Opportunity and its first chapter is New Year's Day.”
POEMS-OF-THE-WEEK
1) This is inspired again by our friends in Terengganu :
A place you can easily find a story for a disaster flick
A place where almost everything does not click
A visit to any hospital, you can take your pick
A visit to the operating theatre, pray you emerge with your health in good nick
2) Here’s a special poem for our “big makan” today :
Into a new year, time to shift to a higher gear
Work hard, work smart and success will be near
No challenges are too difficult, no need to fear
We will succeed together with our colleagues we hold dear
Friday’s here and we have a big “makan” today…………can’t wait…
QUOTE-OF-THE-WEEK
“We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on them ourselves. The book is called Opportunity and its first chapter is New Year's Day.”
POEMS-OF-THE-WEEK
1) This is inspired again by our friends in Terengganu :
A place you can easily find a story for a disaster flick
A place where almost everything does not click
A visit to any hospital, you can take your pick
A visit to the operating theatre, pray you emerge with your health in good nick
2) Here’s a special poem for our “big makan” today :
Into a new year, time to shift to a higher gear
Work hard, work smart and success will be near
No challenges are too difficult, no need to fear
We will succeed together with our colleagues we hold dear
Friday Escapade (15th Jan 2010)
Dear Fellow Colleagues,
Friday’s here again and the weekend is naturally also here again…………
QUOTE-OF-THE-WEEK
If you have been following the current Jay Leno – Conan O’Brien saga, you would have come across this extremely modest statement from Conan O’Brien :
“In the last few days, I’ve been getting a lot of sympathy calls, and I want to start by making it clear that no one should waste a second feeling sorry for me. For 17 years, I’ve been getting paid to do what I love most and, in a world with real problems, I’ve been absurdly lucky.”
STORY-OF-THE-WEEK
After Tiger, a Lion gets amorous
In a tale that has shades of the Tiger Woods saga, the wife of a Singaporean soccer star has come out in the open to reveal that her husband has many girlfriends.
Sin Chew Daily reported that the woman, known only as Sophia, had claimed that the list of her husband’s girlfriends was big enough to form a fan club.
Sophia, who is in her 20s, said she was naive to think that her husband would remain loyal to her when they married several years ago.
She was quoted by the newspaper as saying that the player brought a girlfriend home about a year after their marriage. He also dated a lounge guest relations officer (GRO) for about nine months.
The daily reported Sophia as saying that the GRO even posted intimate photos of her with her husband and claimed that he would soon divorce his wife. Sophia said her husband would receive SMSes throughout the night.
She said it was embarrassing for her and their children when people gossiped about the Lions star’s amorous activities.
POEMS-OF-THE-WEEK
1) This is inspired by the story above :
Tiger must be happy he’s not the only one that’s gone astray
Even a member of Obama’s team has gone out and play
In Singapore a man has a fan club of girlfriends he can’t keep at bay
Someone will suggest Polygamy is the way forward to save the day
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2) It’s winter in Europe and our friend Cheah is going to Spain tomorrow :
Tour is paid, bags are packed, everything is a breeze
Wait a minute, did you hear in Europe there is a freeze?
Weather is so cold, can’t even smile, can’t even say “cheese”
Cheah will look up to the sky and plead, “Give me some sunshine, please!”
Friday’s here again and the weekend is naturally also here again…………
QUOTE-OF-THE-WEEK
If you have been following the current Jay Leno – Conan O’Brien saga, you would have come across this extremely modest statement from Conan O’Brien :
“In the last few days, I’ve been getting a lot of sympathy calls, and I want to start by making it clear that no one should waste a second feeling sorry for me. For 17 years, I’ve been getting paid to do what I love most and, in a world with real problems, I’ve been absurdly lucky.”
STORY-OF-THE-WEEK
After Tiger, a Lion gets amorous
In a tale that has shades of the Tiger Woods saga, the wife of a Singaporean soccer star has come out in the open to reveal that her husband has many girlfriends.
Sin Chew Daily reported that the woman, known only as Sophia, had claimed that the list of her husband’s girlfriends was big enough to form a fan club.
Sophia, who is in her 20s, said she was naive to think that her husband would remain loyal to her when they married several years ago.
She was quoted by the newspaper as saying that the player brought a girlfriend home about a year after their marriage. He also dated a lounge guest relations officer (GRO) for about nine months.
The daily reported Sophia as saying that the GRO even posted intimate photos of her with her husband and claimed that he would soon divorce his wife. Sophia said her husband would receive SMSes throughout the night.
She said it was embarrassing for her and their children when people gossiped about the Lions star’s amorous activities.
POEMS-OF-THE-WEEK
1) This is inspired by the story above :
Tiger must be happy he’s not the only one that’s gone astray
Even a member of Obama’s team has gone out and play
In Singapore a man has a fan club of girlfriends he can’t keep at bay
Someone will suggest Polygamy is the way forward to save the day
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2) It’s winter in Europe and our friend Cheah is going to Spain tomorrow :
Tour is paid, bags are packed, everything is a breeze
Wait a minute, did you hear in Europe there is a freeze?
Weather is so cold, can’t even smile, can’t even say “cheese”
Cheah will look up to the sky and plead, “Give me some sunshine, please!”
Friday Escapade (22nd Jan 2010)
Dear Fellow Colleagues,
Again, we are 7 days older………….here’s something to cheer you up…….
QUOTE-OF-THE-WEEK
This is dedicated to Erich Segal, the author of “The Love Story” who came up with the immortal phrase, “Love means never having to say you’re sorry”
STORY-OF-THE-WEEK
This story certainly caught my eye this week :
A NIGHTCLUB in Singapore is offering free drinks to women according to the cup size of their bra.
The OverEasy nightclub came out with the idea to attract customers by organizing the event themed 'Fill My Cups'.
It is said that those with A cup would get one free drink while those with B cup would get two glasses. Those who wore C cup would receive three drinks. Women with D cup would be given a bottle of alcoholic drink worth S$168.
POEM-OF-THE-WEEK
How can we let another week go by without referring to our favorite philanderer :
Sitting quietly at night, busy sending illicit text
Only for his wife to find out he was enjoying himself to the max
If only he was well-behaved like his friend, “Fed Ex”*
He would not have to spend the next 18 weeks without sex
Again, we are 7 days older………….here’s something to cheer you up…….
QUOTE-OF-THE-WEEK
This is dedicated to Erich Segal, the author of “The Love Story” who came up with the immortal phrase, “Love means never having to say you’re sorry”
STORY-OF-THE-WEEK
This story certainly caught my eye this week :
A NIGHTCLUB in Singapore is offering free drinks to women according to the cup size of their bra.
The OverEasy nightclub came out with the idea to attract customers by organizing the event themed 'Fill My Cups'.
It is said that those with A cup would get one free drink while those with B cup would get two glasses. Those who wore C cup would receive three drinks. Women with D cup would be given a bottle of alcoholic drink worth S$168.
POEM-OF-THE-WEEK
How can we let another week go by without referring to our favorite philanderer :
Sitting quietly at night, busy sending illicit text
Only for his wife to find out he was enjoying himself to the max
If only he was well-behaved like his friend, “Fed Ex”*
He would not have to spend the next 18 weeks without sex
Friday Escapade (29th Jan 2010)
Dear Fellow Colleagues,
Another long weekend is ahead of us………….even the thought of it brings a smile to my face…..(hmmm)
QUOTE-OF-THE-WEEK
We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit. - Aristotle
STORY-OF-THE-WEEK
CHIPPENDALES, a show featuring erotic male dancing, is set to make its debut in Asia this March.
The performances will be held at Resorts World Sentosa in Singapore over six days from March 5.
The information page states: “Whether you’re 25, 35 or 45, single, married, divorced, haven’t we always wondered: does the perfect man exist?
“I dare say our prayers have been answered. Not just once, but 10 times. Chippendales are here!”
Regular seats, with a free alcohol drink each, are sold at S$138 (RM336) and S$150 (RM365.20). VIP seatings are priced at S$200 (RM486.95) with free flow of drinks.
It was also reported that Chippendales’ performances in other countries had been “very daring” with the performers going naked and only covering their crotch with their hands, a piece of cloth or a hat.
POEM-OF-THE-WEEK
Posted to Kuala Ibai, you wished you could say "Tak Nak"
This is not a story made up to scare "kanak-kanak"
When you go to sleep, knock yourself out by drinking a big dose of "arak"
On second thoughts, you’d better don’t, you might wake up at night to answer nature's call and bump into a "pontianak"
Another long weekend is ahead of us………….even the thought of it brings a smile to my face…..(hmmm)
QUOTE-OF-THE-WEEK
We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit. - Aristotle
STORY-OF-THE-WEEK
CHIPPENDALES, a show featuring erotic male dancing, is set to make its debut in Asia this March.
The performances will be held at Resorts World Sentosa in Singapore over six days from March 5.
The information page states: “Whether you’re 25, 35 or 45, single, married, divorced, haven’t we always wondered: does the perfect man exist?
“I dare say our prayers have been answered. Not just once, but 10 times. Chippendales are here!”
Regular seats, with a free alcohol drink each, are sold at S$138 (RM336) and S$150 (RM365.20). VIP seatings are priced at S$200 (RM486.95) with free flow of drinks.
It was also reported that Chippendales’ performances in other countries had been “very daring” with the performers going naked and only covering their crotch with their hands, a piece of cloth or a hat.
POEM-OF-THE-WEEK
Posted to Kuala Ibai, you wished you could say "Tak Nak"
This is not a story made up to scare "kanak-kanak"
When you go to sleep, knock yourself out by drinking a big dose of "arak"
On second thoughts, you’d better don’t, you might wake up at night to answer nature's call and bump into a "pontianak"
Friday Escapade (5th Feb 2010)
Hi Fellow Colleagues,
Some very interesting stories this week, home and abroad…………
QUOTE-OF-THE-WEEK
“Nobody in life gets exactly what they thought they were going to get. But if you work really hard and you’re kind, amazing things will happen” – Conan O’Brien on his final “Tonight Show”
STORY-OF-THE-WEEK
This is an obvious choice :
A student in New Zealand has auctioned her virginity to a stranger to help fund her university tuition fees.
The 19-year-old offered her virginity to the highest bidder in an online auction on the www.ineed.co.nz Web site after she found herself desperate for money.
The student, who called herself "Unigirl," said that she was delighted with the outcome and thanked auction participants who had bid more than she expected.
"Thank you to the more than 30,000 people who viewed my ad and to the more than 1,200 offers made," she said on the auction site yesterday. "I have accepted an offer in excess of $NZ45,000, which is way beyond what I dreamt."
The woman said that she had never been in a sexual relationship. She described herself as attractive, fit and healthy but desperate for money to pay university fees. She offered her virginity to the highest bidder “as long as all personal safety aspects are observed” and with full awareness of "possible consequences."
POEMS-OF-THE-WEEK
Some very interesting stories this week, home and abroad…………
QUOTE-OF-THE-WEEK
“Nobody in life gets exactly what they thought they were going to get. But if you work really hard and you’re kind, amazing things will happen” – Conan O’Brien on his final “Tonight Show”
STORY-OF-THE-WEEK
This is an obvious choice :
A student in New Zealand has auctioned her virginity to a stranger to help fund her university tuition fees.
The 19-year-old offered her virginity to the highest bidder in an online auction on the www.ineed.co.nz Web site after she found herself desperate for money.
The student, who called herself "Unigirl," said that she was delighted with the outcome and thanked auction participants who had bid more than she expected.
"Thank you to the more than 30,000 people who viewed my ad and to the more than 1,200 offers made," she said on the auction site yesterday. "I have accepted an offer in excess of $NZ45,000, which is way beyond what I dreamt."
The woman said that she had never been in a sexual relationship. She described herself as attractive, fit and healthy but desperate for money to pay university fees. She offered her virginity to the highest bidder “as long as all personal safety aspects are observed” and with full awareness of "possible consequences."
POEMS-OF-THE-WEEK
1) More scandals are discovered in our Armed Forces……..
The number of scandals in this country can be compiled into a booklet
Army personnel are now found selling defence secrets to expand their wallets
If this happens in China, they will be facing the bullet
But this is Malaysia, a country that seems to be going down the toilet
2) If you are celebrating Valentine’s Day, here an “advisory note” on the do & don’ts…….
Don’t be a “chepo” by going to a budget hotel for your Valentine’s dinner
The religious officers are on the loose and will hunt down any would-be sinner
If they knock on your door, be prepared to sprint like a world-class runner
With a pantyless partner, just go to a 5-star hotel instead and you will emerge the next morning a big and happy winner!
Friday Escapade (12th Feb 2010)
Hi Fellow Colleagues,
By now, you can almost hear the tiger’s roar……………… the waiting is almost over. Oh, there’s also the small matter of Valentine’s Day on the 14th to take care of……….
LOVE-QUOTES-OF-THE-WEEK
Since Valentine’s Day is also celebrated on the same day, here are 3 of the best quotes :
1) Valentine’s Day is when a lot of married men are reminded what a poor shot Cupid really is. 2) If you ever think of me out of the blue, just remember it's all the kisses I've blown in the air finally catching up with you.3) The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart.
POEM-OF-THE-WEEK
An occasion which does not happen very often
A truly joyous occasion when it finally happens
A time when Good Wishes and Love Messages are both written
Celebrate Chinese New Year and Valentine’s Day together, it really feels like heaven
By now, you can almost hear the tiger’s roar……………… the waiting is almost over. Oh, there’s also the small matter of Valentine’s Day on the 14th to take care of……….
LOVE-QUOTES-OF-THE-WEEK
Since Valentine’s Day is also celebrated on the same day, here are 3 of the best quotes :
1) Valentine’s Day is when a lot of married men are reminded what a poor shot Cupid really is. 2) If you ever think of me out of the blue, just remember it's all the kisses I've blown in the air finally catching up with you.3) The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart.
POEM-OF-THE-WEEK
An occasion which does not happen very often
A truly joyous occasion when it finally happens
A time when Good Wishes and Love Messages are both written
Celebrate Chinese New Year and Valentine’s Day together, it really feels like heaven
Friday Escapade (19th Feb 2010)
Hi Fellow Colleagues,
We are into the 6th day of CNY. There are some celebrations to look forward to this weekend, i.e. the 7th Day (Sat) – The Human Race Day + 9th Day (Mon) – Hokkien New Year.
JOKE-OF-THE-WEEK
Here’s a joke from my favorite comedian, Conan O’ Brien :
“The Canadian government continues to say they will not help us if we go to war with Iraq. However, the prime minister of Canada said he`d like to help, but he`s pretty sure that last time he checked, Canada had no army.”
STORY-OF-THE-WEEK
In case you had missed this, here’s a story which appeared in the Star on Wed :
An Austrian tycoon is giving away every penny of his £3M fortune after realizing that his riches were making him unhappy.
Karl Rabeder, 47, a businessman from Telfs near Innsbruck, is in the process of selling his 3,455 sq ft villa with lake, sauna and spectacular mountain views over the Alps, valued at £1.4M.
He said, “My idea is to have nothing left. Absolutely nothing. Money is counter-productive – it prevents happiness. I had a feeling I was working as a slave for things that I did not wish for or need.”
POEM-OF-THE-WEEK
All have graduated with flying colors, time for high fives
It’s time to leave home, it’s time to blow kisses to the wives
Excitement abound, as they await impatiently for their vehicle to arrive
Only to discover to their utter dismay, their submarine can't even dive
We are into the 6th day of CNY. There are some celebrations to look forward to this weekend, i.e. the 7th Day (Sat) – The Human Race Day + 9th Day (Mon) – Hokkien New Year.
JOKE-OF-THE-WEEK
Here’s a joke from my favorite comedian, Conan O’ Brien :
“The Canadian government continues to say they will not help us if we go to war with Iraq. However, the prime minister of Canada said he`d like to help, but he`s pretty sure that last time he checked, Canada had no army.”
STORY-OF-THE-WEEK
In case you had missed this, here’s a story which appeared in the Star on Wed :
An Austrian tycoon is giving away every penny of his £3M fortune after realizing that his riches were making him unhappy.
Karl Rabeder, 47, a businessman from Telfs near Innsbruck, is in the process of selling his 3,455 sq ft villa with lake, sauna and spectacular mountain views over the Alps, valued at £1.4M.
He said, “My idea is to have nothing left. Absolutely nothing. Money is counter-productive – it prevents happiness. I had a feeling I was working as a slave for things that I did not wish for or need.”
POEM-OF-THE-WEEK
All have graduated with flying colors, time for high fives
It’s time to leave home, it’s time to blow kisses to the wives
Excitement abound, as they await impatiently for their vehicle to arrive
Only to discover to their utter dismay, their submarine can't even dive
Friday Escapade (26th Feb 2010)
As tomorrow is a holiday, we have an early edition this week :
QUOTE-OF-THE-WEEK
“There are two things you must forget - the good you do to others and the wrong others do to you.”
STORY-OF-THE-WEEK
Called “The Love Joint”, a double-storey house in Johor Baru is being used by couples to satisfy their lust during the lunch hour.
Seven rooms are available and can be rented for RM20 an hour.
Normally couples come for half an hour to 40 minutes for a “quickie” before returning to work.
POEM-OF-THE-WEEK
This Sunday is “Chap Goh Meh” which is also known as the “Chinese Valentine’s Day”……
At other times, this is something you would have said “NEVER”
However, desperate times call for desperate action that can only make you shiver
No one to give flowers to, no one to call for a candlelight dinner
Just write down your name and contact number and throw that damn orange into the river…..
QUOTE-OF-THE-WEEK
“There are two things you must forget - the good you do to others and the wrong others do to you.”
STORY-OF-THE-WEEK
Called “The Love Joint”, a double-storey house in Johor Baru is being used by couples to satisfy their lust during the lunch hour.
Seven rooms are available and can be rented for RM20 an hour.
Normally couples come for half an hour to 40 minutes for a “quickie” before returning to work.
POEM-OF-THE-WEEK
This Sunday is “Chap Goh Meh” which is also known as the “Chinese Valentine’s Day”……
At other times, this is something you would have said “NEVER”
However, desperate times call for desperate action that can only make you shiver
No one to give flowers to, no one to call for a candlelight dinner
Just write down your name and contact number and throw that damn orange into the river…..
Friday Escapade (5th March 2010)
Dear Fellow Colleagues,
It’s time to take a “Time-Out” for 60 seconds………. & enjoy this little “interlude”
QUOTE-OF-THE-WEEK
Got this in an article in the Star yesterday :
“As far as giving and receiving go, we basically get back what we give out in this world. Sometimes we receive from unexpected sources and don't receive from the "expected" ones. The only way to maintain peace of mind as a giver is to give without conditions."
- Andrew Matthews
STORY-OF-THE-WEEK
An interesting article from CNN.com………….
Nice guys may finish last at work
Courteous. Trusting. Good-natured. Cooperative. Tolerant.
These are the traits your mother told you -- repeatedly -- to embrace. "They'll make people like you." "You'll always have friends." "You'll go far."
Mom was wrong, at least as far as business success is concerned.
My colleagues and I studied the careers of more than 1,500 people over a 20-year period. Sorry, Mom, we found that being too nice won't boost you up the corporate ladder.
Our findings didn't just hint at it, either. The evidence was overwhelming: Being too nice can deter your career progress and muddle your effectiveness as a leader. The degree to which a person is trusting of others as well as likable (good-natured, cheerful, gentle) hurt his or her salary level and number of promotions.
It's not all bad news. Being affable relates to job and life satisfaction, and people with that quality tend to engage in less counterproductive behavior -- vital in jobs requiring cooperation.
POEM-OF-THE-WEEK
Short on budget, Proton was the only car you can buy
It comes with the kind of quality that can only make you cry
Had to buy a Toyota or Nissan, your wallet almost turned bone dry
Now you wish you had not as your friend drops by in his trusty old Proton to say “Hi”
It’s time to take a “Time-Out” for 60 seconds………. & enjoy this little “interlude”
QUOTE-OF-THE-WEEK
Got this in an article in the Star yesterday :
“As far as giving and receiving go, we basically get back what we give out in this world. Sometimes we receive from unexpected sources and don't receive from the "expected" ones. The only way to maintain peace of mind as a giver is to give without conditions."
- Andrew Matthews
STORY-OF-THE-WEEK
An interesting article from CNN.com………….
Nice guys may finish last at work
Courteous. Trusting. Good-natured. Cooperative. Tolerant.
These are the traits your mother told you -- repeatedly -- to embrace. "They'll make people like you." "You'll always have friends." "You'll go far."
Mom was wrong, at least as far as business success is concerned.
My colleagues and I studied the careers of more than 1,500 people over a 20-year period. Sorry, Mom, we found that being too nice won't boost you up the corporate ladder.
Our findings didn't just hint at it, either. The evidence was overwhelming: Being too nice can deter your career progress and muddle your effectiveness as a leader. The degree to which a person is trusting of others as well as likable (good-natured, cheerful, gentle) hurt his or her salary level and number of promotions.
It's not all bad news. Being affable relates to job and life satisfaction, and people with that quality tend to engage in less counterproductive behavior -- vital in jobs requiring cooperation.
POEM-OF-THE-WEEK
Short on budget, Proton was the only car you can buy
It comes with the kind of quality that can only make you cry
Had to buy a Toyota or Nissan, your wallet almost turned bone dry
Now you wish you had not as your friend drops by in his trusty old Proton to say “Hi”
Friday Escapade (12th March 2010)
Dear Fellow Colleagues,
Before you know it, Friday is here again……………..
QUOTE-OF-THE-WEEK
“A man doesn't know what happiness is until he's married. By then it's too late.” – Frank Sinatra
STORY-OF-THE-WEEK
Looks like the spirits have migrated from Terengganu to Perlis………………
MYSTERY surrounds the case of a Form Five schoolgirl in Kangar, who said she jumped from the third floor of her school building after a “voice” told her her to do so.
Noor Izzatie Nasir was badly injured in the 7.05am fall on Tuesday, suffering a broken hip, hands and legs.
Noor Izzatie had told doctors at the Tuanku Fauziah Hospital, where she is being treated, that she heard “whispers” instructing her to jump from the building.
District police chief Supt Abdul Rahman Mohd Noordin said based on the statement of another student who had met Noor Izzatie on her way to the third floor toilet minutes before she jumped, the girl had looked normal.
POEMS-OF-THE-WEEK
Well, bonus has come and gone……………As the result, there are 2 waves of emotions………happy and not-so-happy…..
For the Happy Ones…………
The letter came and quickly opened
Searched anxiously for the amount, my heart almost weakened
Lost in the sea of words, your fears quickly heightened
Finally found the numbers, the threatening skies quickly brightened
For the “not-so-happy”Ones
High expectations after working hard for the whole year
Amidst the forest of words, the reality soon became clear
Do not lose sight of your goals despite all the things that you hear
Persevere and the success you crave for will soon appear
Before you know it, Friday is here again……………..
QUOTE-OF-THE-WEEK
“A man doesn't know what happiness is until he's married. By then it's too late.” – Frank Sinatra
STORY-OF-THE-WEEK
Looks like the spirits have migrated from Terengganu to Perlis………………
MYSTERY surrounds the case of a Form Five schoolgirl in Kangar, who said she jumped from the third floor of her school building after a “voice” told her her to do so.
Noor Izzatie Nasir was badly injured in the 7.05am fall on Tuesday, suffering a broken hip, hands and legs.
Noor Izzatie had told doctors at the Tuanku Fauziah Hospital, where she is being treated, that she heard “whispers” instructing her to jump from the building.
District police chief Supt Abdul Rahman Mohd Noordin said based on the statement of another student who had met Noor Izzatie on her way to the third floor toilet minutes before she jumped, the girl had looked normal.
POEMS-OF-THE-WEEK
Well, bonus has come and gone……………As the result, there are 2 waves of emotions………happy and not-so-happy…..
For the Happy Ones…………
The letter came and quickly opened
Searched anxiously for the amount, my heart almost weakened
Lost in the sea of words, your fears quickly heightened
Finally found the numbers, the threatening skies quickly brightened
For the “not-so-happy”Ones
High expectations after working hard for the whole year
Amidst the forest of words, the reality soon became clear
Do not lose sight of your goals despite all the things that you hear
Persevere and the success you crave for will soon appear
Friday Escapade (19th March 2010)
Dear Fellow Colleagues,
This week’s edition is actually “inspired” by the forthcoming “H-T-H” sessions with our HOD.
POEM – OF – THE -WEEK
The countdown has begun, where do I to start?
Should i be careful with my words or try to be smart?
Don't know what my colleagues will do, i will just say my part
I will be spontaneous because i know, everything i say will then come straight from the heart
FACT – OF –THE - WEEK
In 1982, Kenny Loggins had a US Top 20 hit with a song called, “Heart to Heart”. (a really wonderful song – you can watch it on Youtube)
QUOTE – OF – THE - WEEK
“Have you ever wondered which hurts the most: saying something and wishing you had not, or saying nothing, and wishing you had?”
STORY – OF – THE - WEEK
Here’s an excerpt from an article written by The Star’s Deputy Executive Editor, Soo Ewe Jin, on Monday who notes that while money can buy some happiness, it has no bearing on lasting joy.
“For most of us, however, being a millionaire is really out of the question unless we strike the lottery or take part in Who Wants to Be A Millionaire? and win the top prize.
Still, we all have our dreams. The thing is not to let the dream turn into a nightmare.
It would be a shame if after much toil, we succeed in joining the millionaires’ club only to realise that wealth gives little satisfaction or, worse, comes with a web of intrigues.
In contrast, I have a friend who recently confided that he has finally bought a piece of property, his only asset, in Malaysia. It was a burial plot.
This man is a picture of contentment and through his involvement in various community services, has touched countless other lives.
He is one of the richest men I have the privilege of calling a friend.”
This week’s edition is actually “inspired” by the forthcoming “H-T-H” sessions with our HOD.
POEM – OF – THE -WEEK
The countdown has begun, where do I to start?
Should i be careful with my words or try to be smart?
Don't know what my colleagues will do, i will just say my part
I will be spontaneous because i know, everything i say will then come straight from the heart
FACT – OF –THE - WEEK
In 1982, Kenny Loggins had a US Top 20 hit with a song called, “Heart to Heart”. (a really wonderful song – you can watch it on Youtube)
QUOTE – OF – THE - WEEK
“Have you ever wondered which hurts the most: saying something and wishing you had not, or saying nothing, and wishing you had?”
STORY – OF – THE - WEEK
Here’s an excerpt from an article written by The Star’s Deputy Executive Editor, Soo Ewe Jin, on Monday who notes that while money can buy some happiness, it has no bearing on lasting joy.
“For most of us, however, being a millionaire is really out of the question unless we strike the lottery or take part in Who Wants to Be A Millionaire? and win the top prize.
Still, we all have our dreams. The thing is not to let the dream turn into a nightmare.
It would be a shame if after much toil, we succeed in joining the millionaires’ club only to realise that wealth gives little satisfaction or, worse, comes with a web of intrigues.
In contrast, I have a friend who recently confided that he has finally bought a piece of property, his only asset, in Malaysia. It was a burial plot.
This man is a picture of contentment and through his involvement in various community services, has touched countless other lives.
He is one of the richest men I have the privilege of calling a friend.”
Friday Escapade (26th March 2010)
Dear Fellow Colleagues,
This week’s edition is “inspired” by the Earth Hour tomorrow and the MCA elections on Sunday.
POEMS – OF – THE -WEEK
On Saturday
Mother earth is crying, it's time to hear her plight
The earth is being destroyed, it is now such an ugly sight
If we do something now, our future might still be bright
For starters, remember at 8.30pm on Saturday, please turn off all your lights
On Sunday
Another election, another president to elect
Three choices, same old faces for them to select
All these personal wars, it is the Chinese who they neglect
Sex tape or not, Ka Ting & Tee Keat might still lose to macho man, Chua Soi Lek.
QUOTE – OF – THE - WEEK
“A positive attitude may not solve all of your problems but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort”
SONGS – OF – THE - WEEK
For Saturday
1) Earth Song – Michael Jackson
2) I Won’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me – Nik Kershaw
For Sunday
Chua Soi Lek will be singing this chorus, taken from a song called “I’d Do It All Again” by Sam Harris (1985) :
“I’d Do It All Again if the same thing happens with the same sad end.”
This week’s edition is “inspired” by the Earth Hour tomorrow and the MCA elections on Sunday.
POEMS – OF – THE -WEEK
On Saturday
Mother earth is crying, it's time to hear her plight
The earth is being destroyed, it is now such an ugly sight
If we do something now, our future might still be bright
For starters, remember at 8.30pm on Saturday, please turn off all your lights
On Sunday
Another election, another president to elect
Three choices, same old faces for them to select
All these personal wars, it is the Chinese who they neglect
Sex tape or not, Ka Ting & Tee Keat might still lose to macho man, Chua Soi Lek.
QUOTE – OF – THE - WEEK
“A positive attitude may not solve all of your problems but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort”
SONGS – OF – THE - WEEK
For Saturday
1) Earth Song – Michael Jackson
2) I Won’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me – Nik Kershaw
For Sunday
Chua Soi Lek will be singing this chorus, taken from a song called “I’d Do It All Again” by Sam Harris (1985) :
“I’d Do It All Again if the same thing happens with the same sad end.”
Friday Escapade (2nd April 2010)
Dear Fellow Colleagues,
It’s Good Friday with Easter just around the corner. That means more football on TV this weekend!!
POEMS – OF – THE -WEEK
The hot topic right now
Whoever voted him in are now seeking advice from their physician
Fishing for support, this statement must be his own creation
But hey, this came from no ordinary person but a big time politician
Him apart, everybody else knows they are first and foremost a proud Malaysian.
For the discerning…….
Dark skies ahead, these are clear signs of stormy weather
Nary a sound, floating unnoticed amidst the cold silence is this big white feather
The wheels of time will keep on turning, this is not the moment for you to falter
Time will soon take you by the hand and lead you to appreciate all the things that really matter
QUOTE – OF – THE - WEEK
1) "Life isn't about waiting for the storm to end; it's about learning how to dance in the rain."
2) “The past is only the future with the lights on...”
RECOMMENDED LISTENING
If you want to de-stress this weekend, you may want to listen to :
RYUICHI SAKAMOTO – MERRY CHRISTMAS MR LAWRENCE
(you can watch this on Youtube – haunting melancholic music at its best!)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!!
It’s Good Friday with Easter just around the corner. That means more football on TV this weekend!!
POEMS – OF – THE -WEEK
The hot topic right now
Whoever voted him in are now seeking advice from their physician
Fishing for support, this statement must be his own creation
But hey, this came from no ordinary person but a big time politician
Him apart, everybody else knows they are first and foremost a proud Malaysian.
For the discerning…….
Dark skies ahead, these are clear signs of stormy weather
Nary a sound, floating unnoticed amidst the cold silence is this big white feather
The wheels of time will keep on turning, this is not the moment for you to falter
Time will soon take you by the hand and lead you to appreciate all the things that really matter
QUOTE – OF – THE - WEEK
1) "Life isn't about waiting for the storm to end; it's about learning how to dance in the rain."
2) “The past is only the future with the lights on...”
RECOMMENDED LISTENING
If you want to de-stress this weekend, you may want to listen to :
RYUICHI SAKAMOTO – MERRY CHRISTMAS MR LAWRENCE
(you can watch this on Youtube – haunting melancholic music at its best!)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!!
Friday Escapade (9th April 2010)
For those who are new to this, this is my weekly "time-out" for some of my colleagues which has become one of their most annoying and irritating distractions every Friday. This is what I call "My Favorite Waste of Time"
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Dear Fellow Colleagues,
It’s Friday again and we have a big MAKAN tonight!
QUOTES-OF-THE-WEEK
1) Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm
- Winston Churchill
2) “I'm so fast that last night I turned off the light switch in my hotel room and was in bed before the room was dark.” – Mohammad Ali
POEMS – OF – THE -WEEK
The hot topic this week
Too good an offer for two rich women to dangle
If you are not chosen, you can only admire and ogle
Leave behind all your girlfriends you used to mingle
This is the time when you feel wonderful you are still single
Tiger Woods is back!!
Our opinion of him, let’s save it for the morning after
This week, the history books might be writing another chapter
He is the one to look out for when he is holding his putter
He is on his way as he has just started with his best ever round at the Masters
RECOMMENDED LISTENING
For a change, let’s listen to some contemporary pop/rock music :
ONE REPUBLIC : ALL THE RIGHT MOVES + SECRETS
(Two of the best songs in the US charts currently)
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Dear Fellow Colleagues,
It’s Friday again and we have a big MAKAN tonight!
QUOTES-OF-THE-WEEK
1) Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm
- Winston Churchill
2) “I'm so fast that last night I turned off the light switch in my hotel room and was in bed before the room was dark.” – Mohammad Ali
POEMS – OF – THE -WEEK
The hot topic this week
Too good an offer for two rich women to dangle
If you are not chosen, you can only admire and ogle
Leave behind all your girlfriends you used to mingle
This is the time when you feel wonderful you are still single
Tiger Woods is back!!
Our opinion of him, let’s save it for the morning after
This week, the history books might be writing another chapter
He is the one to look out for when he is holding his putter
He is on his way as he has just started with his best ever round at the Masters
RECOMMENDED LISTENING
For a change, let’s listen to some contemporary pop/rock music :
ONE REPUBLIC : ALL THE RIGHT MOVES + SECRETS
(Two of the best songs in the US charts currently)
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